Creative Log Cabin Kitchens (Cabinets & Design Ideas)
One of the most interesting parts of log cabins would be the kitchen, as you will find different approaches and techniques to achieve different looks. Since log cabins emphasize natural finishes, kitchen cabinets are usually solid wood. In the image above, this luxurious log cabin home features the gorgeous natural finish of the timber used, letting the natural knots and other imperfections of the wood come through. For the kitchen, the aim is to visually separate it from the other home areas, without using partitions, and while still maintaining the natural feel of the interiors. To do this, black slate tiles were used for the flooring and their textured surface, resulting in a natural feel.
Log Cabin Kitchen Ideas
Wooden cabinetry can be finished to match the color of the log cabin finishes, or can also be completely different to add visual interest and contrast. Solid-colored cabinets can also be found, but they are usually still made from solid wood and are simply painted over and given a weathered finish.
For the countertop, log cabin kitchens are often seen with a variety of natural stones, both smooth and rough such as slate, granite, travertine, sometimes even hammered metal, stainless steel, or solid wood. Countertops can be a great way to add contrast to dark or light wooden surfaces. Lighter color countertops can be used to help the space from feeling too dark and help emphasize a warm environment.
The rustic appeal of log cabin kitchens is further enhanced by using unique elements and light fixtures. You will often see apron sinks, hammered metal, bronze, wrought iron, and other decorative elements to help reinforce its natural look. Multicolor backsplash made from stone or tile is also a great way to add detail and give it your own sense of style.
Below you will find different styles and designs of log cabin kitchens, ranging from simple compact designs to larger, more glamorous open-floor plans.
This compact log cabin has a sleek modern design, using gorgeous solid cherry wood for its structural framing, as well as the doors, windows, and other finishes. The kitchen naturally follows the overall concept of the log cabin, using cherry wood for its kitchen cabinets, but in a lighter finish with more toned-down red undertones. It also combines it with a dark teal overhead cabinet, and a unique limestone backsplash with stainless steel behind the stove for easy grease cleaning.
Going for a modern aesthetic route, this log cabin kitchen uses lighter colored wood materials to create a bright and fresh-looking design. In this particular example, light pine wood was used for the kitchen cabinets, which matches the engineered wood flooring and creates a subtle contrast against the cherry used on the wooden beams and doors.
By combining different textures and depths, this log cabin kitchen is able to achieve a clean and light look for its layout despite using the uniform wood and finish color of the entire design. The timber structure uses a teak finish, which is also used on the ceiling slats and the solid-wood kitchen cabinets. Also, to help tone down the heaviness of an all-wood design, the walls of the kitchen are flat drywall panels for a cleaner canvas.
High ceiling and large picture windows makes this modern log cabin kitchen look more welcoming and less heavy, because of the abundance of natural light and the spacious ceiling area. The solid timber logs on the walls has a gorgeous walnut finish, while the floors uses Maple for a lighter finish. The kitchen cabinets are made from gorgeous solid golden oak, giving it a very natural look and a polished finish.
This log cabin uses wood logs with prominent burls, giving it a unique pattern and look. For this reason, the kitchen uses lighter and smoother wood finishes to help balance it out and create a design that still looks bright and clean despite the extensive use of wood. Solid Ipswich pine was used for all the paneled cabinets, which were finished with natural linseed oil for a subtle, smooth sheen.
Conclusion
We have seen architecture, interior design, and furniture evolve, go out of style, and come back in style over the years. Different environmental, social, and economic factors have all affected and triggered these changes, and so design styles have evolved to accommodate these changes. Log cabins, for example, date back a very long time in Scandinavian countries and were brought to America when Europeans came to settle.
Log cabin homes were originally used as dwellings when pioneers arrived in a new land. These buildings were made by only using cut trees and do not need nails or glue. While the original log cabins were mostly utilitarian, today’s log cabins are mostly adapted as a “style” used in country homes or vacation homes. They can now be seen with simple designs to the most luxurious design styles.
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